FBD Partnership, LP

FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. More information about the company can be found athttps://www.fbdfrozen.com/SummaryThe Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration of employee benefits including healthcare, wellness and FMLA benefits for FBD.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesImplement, administer, and educate employees on health, wellness, and disability. Work collaboratively with benefits vendors to ensure benefits are covered per plan guidelines.Monitor and report on plan performance (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually).Coordinate the new hire and annual open enrollments including the configuration of plans in online enrollment system, scheduling of enrollment meetings, creation of the presentation, distribution of enrollment materials, presentation of the enrollment meetings, and processing of on-line enrollments in the HR system by specified deadlines.Administer and manage employee leaves, including determining eligibility; educating employees and supervisors on processes and required paperwork; collaborating with employee, supervisor, 3rd party FMLA administrator and disability benefit provider; tracking and reporting of leaves; and managing the return‑to‑work process upon completion of the leave.Design, implement, administer, evaluate, and report on the ADA‑compliant wellness program using best practices to encourage healthier employee habits.Coordinate events to encourage better employee health.Advocate and liaison between employees and benefits providers or 3rd party administrators.Maintain and regularly audit employee medical files and benefit files according to HIPAA guidelines.Conduct annual reporting such as 5500 filing, Summary Annual Reports, Medicare Part D, IRS (1094C and 1095C), etc.Establish and maintain various files, records, and reports pertaining to program participation to include participant status, health condition outcomes and program participation.Perform other duties and projects as needed and assigned.Minimum Qualifications - Education/ExperienceMust possess a bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.Must have a minimum of two years of related benefits experience.Must possess excellent customer service skills.Must have knowledge of laws and regulations such as ERISA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, DOL and ACA Health Care Reform.Knowledge and experience administering self‑funded group medical and welfare plans.Knowledge of payroll administration and procedures a plus.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook). Paycom and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred, but not required.Must successfully pass a Microsoft Office assessment.Must haveexcellent written and verbal communication skills because of daily contact with employees.Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and good judgement.Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and a reference check.Physical DemandsRequired to sit, type, grasp, have eye/hand/foot coordination, occasionally walk, kneel, reach, stand, lift, and carry.Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.This position works in a typical office, manufacturing, and lab environment.Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr